World War I Fruit Cake
A nostalgic fruit cake featuring a rich blend of raisins, spices, and a moist texture. Its history dates back to wartime simplicity, making it a comforting treat perfect for holidays or gatherings. The cake's warm cinnamon and cloves add depth, while optional nuts or coconut elevate its flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil margarine, sugar, water, raisins, cinnamon, and cloves together for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cool the mixture completely.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, salt, soda, baking powder) in a separate bowl.
- Add the cooled mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Optionally, add 2 eggs and 1 cup nuts or coconut to the batter before baking.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).